Best Schools in Washington
31 schools in Washington
Key Facts
- Washington has 31 schools, with 92.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 50.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Washington outperform the national average, with 65.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Washington lag behind the national average, with a Progress 8 score of -0.24, Attainment 8 score of 44.34, and 41.5% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- Washington's schools have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, with 32.5% in primary schools and 31.0% in secondary schools, compared to the national average of 23.8%.
Top Nurseries in Washington
9 nurseries in Washington
Top Primary Schools in Washington
18 primary schools in Washington
Columbia Grange School
Washington, NE38 7NY
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.2%
Pupils140
P/T Ratio8.1
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Ofsted
Outstanding
Washington, NE38 0HL
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence4.4%
Pupils178
P/T Ratio18.7
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Ofsted
Good
Washington, NE37 2NP
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence5.0%
Pupils204
P/T Ratio27.2
Fatfield Academy
Washington, NE38 8RB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected82%
Absence5.0%
Pupils233
P/T Ratio22.8
Top Secondary Schools in Washington
4 secondary schools in Washington
Biddick Academy
Ofsted
Good
Washington, NE38 8AL
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.25
Attainment 843.9
Eng+Maths65%
Pupils1,002
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Washington, NE38 8AF
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.13
Attainment 852.0
Eng+Maths76%
Pupils1,527
Frequently Asked Questions
Washington has 31 schools, including 18 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 9 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Washington | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 89% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 65% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.24 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 24% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,133 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.